Activation of integrins by chemokines is responsible for the entry of naive T cells into lymph nodes Flashcards
Pp327-330 Janeway 7th edition
Entry of naive T cells into lymph nodes and other peripheral lymphoid organs requires the actions of two other protein families. Name these protein families.
The integrins and the immunoglobulin superfamily
What are integrins?
A large family of cell-surface proteins
What are integrins involved in?
Adhesion between cells, and between cells and the extracellular matrix.
Integrins bind tightly to their ……. after receiving signals that induce a change in their ……….
ligands, conformation
Signalling by …….. activates integrins on …….. to bind tightly to the vascular surface in preparation for their migration into sites of inflammation.
chemokines, leukocytes
Chemokines that are present at the luminal surface of _ _ _ activate …………. expressed on the naive T cell during their migration into lymphoid organs
HEV, integrins
List 2 important characteristics of integrins
- An integrin consists of a large alpha chain that pairs noncovalently with a smaller beta chain
- There are several subfamilies of integrins, brouadly defined by their common beta chains.
What chain is common to leukocyte integrins? What is distinct?
A common beta2 chain, and a distinct alpha chain.
All T cells express what integrin? Give three names for this molecule.
- The Beta 2 integrin alphaL:beta2
- CD11a:CD18
- Leukocyte funcitonal antigen 1 (LFA-1)
LFA-1 is found on T cells. What other leukocytes express LFA-1, and what is it involved in?
Macrophages and neutrophils. LFA-1 is involved in their regruitment to sites of infection.
What are the roles of integrin LFA-1 in naive and effector T cells?
- LFA-1 facilitates the migration of naive and effector T cells out of the bloodstream
- LFA-1 is important in the adhesion of naive and effector T cells to their target cells
T cell responses are (normal/abnormal) in patients genetically lacking the B2 integrin chain and hence all B2 integrins. Why?
Normal. Probably because T cells also express other CAMs that may compensate for the absence of LFA-1
List the CAMs expressed by T cells
B2 Integrins
Immunoglobulin superfamily member CD2 B1 integrins
Expression of B1 integrins increases significantly at a late stage in T cell activation. Hence they are also often called .._. What are they important for?
VLAs - very late activation antigens. Important for directing effector T cells to inflamed target tissues.
The antigen receptors of T and B cells are members of the IG superfamily. Name two T cell co-receptors and one B cell co receptor also included in the IG superfamily. What other important cell recognition and adhesion molecule is in this family?
CD4, CD8
CD19
Invarinant domains of MHC molecules.
List five adhesion molecules of the IG superfamily that are especially important in T cell activation. What do they bind?
Intercellular adhesion molecules:
ICAM 1, ICAM 2, ICAM 3 - these all bind T cell integrin LFA-1.
CD2, VCAM-1, and LFA-3
Give another name, the tissue distribution of, and the ligand for CD2
LFA-2, T cells, CD58 (LFA-3)
Give another name, the tissue distribution of, and the ligand for ICAM-1
CD54, Activated vessels, lymphocytes, dendritic cells. LFA-1, Mac-1
Give another name, the tissue distribution of, and the ligand for ICAM-2
CD102, Resting vessels, LFA-1
Give another name, the tissue distribution of, and the ligand for ICAM-3
CD50, Naive T cells, DC-SIGN and LFA-1
Give another name, the tissue distribution of, and the ligand for LFA-3
CD58, lymphocytes, APCs, CD2
Give another name, the tissue distribution of, and the ligand for VCAM-1
CD106, Activated endothelium, VAL-4